In the era of technology and innovation, the youth should get acquainted with more aspects of technology, the prime minister was quoted as saying in another tweet.

“Our Government is taking numerous steps to create an eco-system that furthers outstanding research, innovation and strides in technology … on National Technology Day, we salute our stupendous scientists and technology enthusiasts,” PM said.

India had carried out five underground nuclear tests in Pokhran in the Thar desert in Rajasthan on May 11 and 13, 1998.